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Insight Global HSPRS Case Manager in Uniondale, New York
Job Description
The "Home Study/Post Release Services" program ("HSPRS") provides supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children after release from ORR custody. Reporting to a Regional Supervisor and Case Management/Personnel Supervisor, the HS/PRS Case Manager will conduct home studies, case management and supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children once they are released to their sponsors in the New York metro area. Key areas of responsibility include the below:
-Conduct home visits and phone contacts with the dual purpose of assessing safety and suitability of child's placement with their caregiver (sponsor) and connecting child to services in the community to address risk factors.
-Ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address child's needs in the following domains:
-Placement issues, safety issues, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, criminal/juvenile justice, child enrichment activities.
-Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor's safety and well-being in a crisis situation.
-Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with LIRS policies and procedures.
-Apply social work best practices for thorough assessments of child's progress and services provided.
-Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor around any issues concerning the child's safety, stability, or well-being in the placement.
-Participate in ongoing supervision.
-Other duties as assigned.
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Skills and Requirements
-Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology, or other social service field, with particular focus on child and adolescent development
-Fluency in Spanish
-At least 1 year of experience with child welfare programs
-Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community services
-Excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills, verbal/written communication skills, critical assessment/analysis skills, and ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, determine priorities, & work independently
-Ability to conduct home visits across Long Island and New York boroughs up to 70% of the time
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
-Valid driver's license
-Must be able to pass an FBI background check as well as a -CA/N check for every resided state in the last five years -Knowledge of and experience working with refugee or immigrant children
-Cross-cultural or international experience preferred
-Knowledgeable about ACS/OCFS regulations governing disciplinary actions
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.